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September · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 64/100

Riga in September

Fair · 64/100Beach 16/100
High / low17° / 10°daily averages
Precipitation75 mm12 wet days
Sea16°surface temperature
56.95° N, 24.11° EElevation 6 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
When to goRiga · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64September
Best timeMay–Jul
September: high / low17° / 10°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Riga averages daytime highs of 17° and night-time lows of 10° — mild weather by day. Expect around 75 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 41%.

Days are 5.4° cooler than in August on average, and October is cooler again by about 6.8°. The sea averages 16°, too cold for most swimmers.

September scores 64/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Riga. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and July instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:54 and sets at 19:45 local time, giving 12 h 51 min of daylight. Days shorten by 138 minutes over the month.

Why 64/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%92%
Dry days · 33%15%
Clear skies · 25%82%

Beach score this month: 16/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

September against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in Riga in September

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in September

Around Riga this month

Jūrmala
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Jūrmala

Jūrmala · 20 km W
17°Sep high
12wet days
64score
Jūrmala
Mārupe
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Mārupe

Mārupe · 5.6 km SW
17°Sep high
12wet days
64score
Mārupe
Ādaži
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Ādaži

Ādaži · 20 km NE
17°Sep high
13wet days
61score
Ādaži
ivTop of the table

Latvia's best in September

Where to go in September
Jelgava
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Jelgava

Jelgava
18°Sep high
11wet days
68score
Jelgava
Liepāja
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Liepāja

Liepaja
17°Sep high
12wet days
65score
Liepāja
Tukums
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Tukums

Tukums Municipality
17°Sep high
11wet days
65score
Tukums
Jūrmala
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Jūrmala

Jūrmala
17°Sep high
12wet days
64score
Jūrmala
·Questions

Riga in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Riga?

September scores 64/100 for Riga, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 17°C with 12 wet days.

How warm is Riga in September?

Daytime highs average 17°C and night-time lows 10°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Riga in September?

Riga receives about 75 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 12 days.

Can you swim in Riga in September?

The sea averages 16°C in September, cold for most swimmers.